How To Fix RY119 - Data for generic trans. with int. no. &1, ext. no. &2 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Data for generic trans. with int. no. &1, ext. no. &2 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy depiction and the existing elementary transactions of the
generic transaction are inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY119 - Data for generic trans. with int. no. &1, ext. no. &2 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message RY119 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data for a generic transaction with the internal number &1 and external number &2. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's financial or logistics modules, where data integrity is crucial for processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is that the data related to the specified transaction is not consistent. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Changes made to the transaction data that have not been properly updated in all related tables.
  Issues with the configuration of the transaction types or related master data.
  
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the data correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may arise if the migration process did not handle all dependencies correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction data for the internal number &1 and external number &2. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could be causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use SAP's built-in tools to perform a consistency check on the relevant tables. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction: If the transaction can be reprocessed, try to delete and recreate it, ensuring that all necessary data is entered correctly.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the data and not introducing inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to the specific module (e.g., FI, MM, SD) where the error occurred.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the inconsistency is being triggered.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the transaction data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the RY119 error in SAP.